How do polar solvents help in the first step in SN1 mechanism?

How do polar solvents help in the first step in S_N¹ mechanism?

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The S_N¹ mechanism advances through the production of carbocation. The breakage of the C-halogen bond occurs during this phase. The solution of the halide ions is done with the protons of the protic solvent as a result. In this appr

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